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Network Administrator

Associate in Applied Science (Career Program) - 68 Credit Hours

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Program Information:
This program is designed to prepare students for employment as network administrators. The network degree is designed to train students to install, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot network operating systems as well as how to install, configure, maintain and troubleshoot network connectivity devices. The focus is on Windows and Unix operating systems as well as Cisco switches and routers.  (Formerly Network Specialist)

Admission to the Program:
Students are expected to be proficient in the use of Windows operating systems. Proficiency may be exhibited by completing CMGEN 110 with a grade of "C" or better; or by department approval.

Recommended Course Sequence:

Fall Semester 1:
CMCIS 151; CMNET 140; CMNET 150; CMNET 160; English

Spring Semester 1:
CMCIS 152; CMNET 210; CMPSC 249; Social Science; Communication

Summer Semester 1:
Laboratory Science/Mathematics

Fall Semester 2:
CMCIS 153; CMNET 190; CMNET 220; CMNET 230; Social Science

Spring Semester 2:
CMCIS 154; CMNET 250; Humanities; Approved Elective

Course Information:
Required General Education Courses
CourseNameCredit
 COMMUNICATION * 3
 ENGLISH * 3
 HUMANITIES * 3
 LABORATORY SCIENCE/MATHEMATICS * 4
 SOCIAL SCIENCE * 3
 SOCIAL SCIENCE * 3

Required Program Courses
CourseNameCredit
CMNET 140WINDOWS ADMINISTRATION 3
CMNET 150COMPUTER HARDWARE INFRASTRUCTURE 3
CMNET 160INTRODUCTION TO NETWORK SECURITY 3
CMNET 190WIRELESS NETWORKING 3
CMNET 210WINDOWS SERVER ADMINISTRATION 3
CMNET 220NETWORK INFRASTRUCTURE ADMINISTRATION 3
CMNET 230DIRECTORY SERVICE ADMINISTRATION 3
CMNET 250ADVANCED SECURITY TOPICS 3 to 4
CMPSC 249UNIX 3
CMCIS 151NETWORK FUNDAMENTALS 4
CMCIS 152ROUTING PROTOCOLS AND CONCEPTS 4
CMCIS 153LAN SWITCHING 4
CMCIS 154WAN COMMUNICATION 4

Elective Courses
CourseNameCredit
 APPROVED ELECTIVE * * 3

*  See specific requirements for Associate in Applied Science Degree.

**  Approved Electives: Any CMNET, CMCIS, CMWEB, or CMPSC 115 or higher; or others with department approval.

For Program Information Contact:
Business, Hospitality, and Information Systems Department
Technology Center
Room 205
(309)694-5558